Join us for an insightful webinar with Todd Rasmussen, Professor Emeritus of Hydrology & Water Resources at The University of Georgia, as we explore how water resource practitioners can establish collaborative frameworks and technical support systems to help communities make data-driven decisions that tackle shared environmental challenges.
Using real-world examples from Honduras, Mexico, Georgia (USA), Australia, and India, this session will highlight the essential elements of effective collaboration, technical guidance, and informed decision-making in water resource management.
🔹 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Strategies for building local and global partnerships
✅ Insights into data-based decision-making in water resource management
✅ Case studies showcasing successful community-driven initiatives
✅ An interactive Q&A session to discuss key takeaways
We are thrilled to partner with The Water Center at The University of Pennsylvania to present this event, part of our “Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Water Resources” webinar series.
🌍 Water resources offer opportunities to make a difference—both locally and globally. Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can be part of the solution!
📅 Register now to secure your spot!
The webinar is free for our Young Leaders, students and researchers at The University of Pennsylvania, $10 for members, and $25 for non-members.
Todd Rasmussen, Professor Emeritus of Hydrology & Water Resources with The University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, specializes in fluid flow and contaminant transport through surface and subsurface environments, focusing on the physical, chemical, mathematical, and statistical description and quantification of hydrologic processes.
Registration is open!
Introducing Dr. Todd Rasmussen
For over three decades, Dr. Todd Rasmussen has been a guiding force in hydrology, education, and water resource management at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. A dedicated educator, his proudest legacy is the countless students he has mentored—many of whom now hold influential positions in federal, state, and private sectors.
Dr. Rasmussen’s journey in water science began in his childhood near Mount Shasta, where he first became fascinated with streams and water flow. After earning his forestry degree at UC Berkeley, he took a deep dive—literally—into exploration, setting depth records in U.S. and Central American caves. His career path then led him to the Peace Corps in Honduras, where he worked on streamflow and water quality, solidifying his commitment to hydrology.
After completing his Ph.D. at the University of Arizona, with research focused on radionuclide transport and groundwater systems, he joined UGA in 1992. There, he built a reputation not just as a brilliant scientist, but as a mentor and advocate for hands-on learning. His students learned hydrology not just from textbooks, but from rivers, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems—where he was always the first to wade in.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Rasmussen has championed collaboration across disciplines, connecting water professionals, policymakers, and researchers through the River Basin Center and an extensive water faculty network. As a beloved colleague and mentor, his impact extends far beyond academia.
Though he’s stepping away from his official role at UGA, retirement won’t slow him down. He’ll continue to travel, collaborate, and, in his words, keep bridging the gap between research and real-world impact.
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